Jim Holman--Pianist/Composer/Instructor from Chicago.
-Received MA of Jazz Performance from DePaul University
-Received his BA in Music with a Concentration in Jazz from the University of Pittsburgh under the direction of two Jazz Messenger Alumni: Dr. Nathan Davis, and Dr. Leon Lee Dorsey.
-Album "Ira Sullivan Presents the Jim Holman Trio, Special Guest Roger Humphries, Blue Skies" came out 2013 under Delmark Records.
-Debut album, "Explosion!" released 2012 by Delmark Records
-Performed with Ira Sullivan, Mark Whitfield, Claudio Roditi, Antonio Hart, Jimmy Owens, Abe Laboriel, Roger Humpries, Cecil Bridgewater, Ron Affif, Yotam Silberstein, Alexander King, John Moulder, Frank Catalano, Donald Harrison, Richie Cole, Jimmy Chamberlin (drummer for the smashing pumpkins) and many others.
-Recorded with Ira Sullivan, Roger Humphries, Richie Cole, Frank Catalano, Dennis Carroll, and George Fludas.
-Has played at the Chicago's most prestigious jazz clubs as a leader and sideman which include The Jazz Showcase, Green Mill, and Andy's.
-Performed around the country
-Is passionate about what he does